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How do I manage API access tokens as a student?

You can manage API access tokens from your User Settings. Access tokens provide access to Canvas resources through the Canvas API. Access tokens can be generated automatically for third-party applications or created manually.

Using the Canvas API allows the access token holder to access the same Canvas resources that you can access. For example, third-party applications, including devices you have used to open the Canvas Student app, are authorized to access Canvas on your behalf. For more information on using the Canvas API, view the Canvas API documentation.

Open User Settings

In Global Navigation, click the Account link [1], then click the Settings link [2].

View Access Tokens

Third-party applications with access tokens and user-generated access tokens are listed in the Approved Integrations section [1].

For each access token, you can view the name [2], purpose [3], expiration date [4], and date of last use [5].

Note: Mobile access tokens are generated for you when you log in to a Canvas mobile app and never expire. To remove access for a mobile application, the access token must be deleted.

Add Access Token

To manually add an access token, click the Add New Access Token button.

Add Token Details

Enter a description for your access token in the Purpose field [1]. You can also select an expiration date by clicking the Calendar icon [2]. To generate a token with no expiration, leave the Expires field empty.

To generate a new access token, click the Generate Token button [3].